Played
January 13, 2013 8:30 AM EST
Old Trafford — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 75501
January 13, 2013 8:30 AM EST
Old Trafford — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 75501
Preview: Manchester United - Liverpool
Robin van Persie leads the way in the scoring charts with 16 goals this season to Luis Suarez's 15, but the visitors face a tough task against a side unbeaten in seven at home
By Joe Doyle
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MANCHESTER UNITED
 De Gea Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs Van Persie, Chicharito |
LIVERPOOL
 Reina Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Downing Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Sturridge, Suarez, Sterling |
Wayne Rooney is unlikely to feature due to a knee problem, having only just returned to training. Elsewhere, Phil Jones (knock) is also back in training but unlikely to play, while Anderson and Nani (both hamstring) could be in the squad for Sunday, but look set to feature from the bench, if at all.
For the visitors, Jose Enrique (hamstring) is likely to be out until February following his injury against QPR, so Stewart Downing could make an appearance in his place, otherwise Andre Wisdom could come into the side at right-back, with Glen Johnson slotting in on the left side.
Martin Kelly (knee) remains a long-term absentee, as does Fabio Borini (broken foot), though the striker is due back soon.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie not only leads the Premier League top scorers chart with 16 goals, but is also joint fourth in assists, with six.
- Luis Suarez has the joint-second worst discipline in the league, having picked up seven yellow cards this season, while Paul Scholes is in the top 15 for foul play with six yellow cards from 14 appearances.
- United has the best record in the division when falling behind this season, having won 24 points from losing positions.
- Van Persie has scored five in his last six games against Liverpool, including the winner in the two sides' meeting at Anfield earlier this season.
- Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) has created the most goals this season in the Premier League, with eight assists.
- The Reds face a tough task at Old Trafford, with the hosts winning their past seven matches in a row at home, and are unbeaten in nine in the league.
- Brendan Rodgers' side has only won one match when losing at halftime this season, after going in behind at the break on nine occasions.
- However, the Reds have not lost when winning at half-time this season, taking three points in six of seven matches.
Get your English Premier League fix on Fox Soccer Channel! Manchester United vs. Liverpool, Sunday at 8 a.m. ET
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool
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Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool
- 9.95 %
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Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool
- 9.61 %
| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Jan 13, 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Liverpool 1 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Sep 23, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Manchester United 2 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Feb 11, 2012 | Manchester United 2 - Liverpool 1 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | Jan 28, 2012 | Liverpool 2 - Manchester United 1 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Oct 15, 2011 | Liverpool 1 - Manchester United 1 |
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Manchester United
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| May 19, 2013 | West Bromwich 5 - Manchester United 5 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea 1 | EPL |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Arsenal 1 - Manchester United 1 | EPL |
| Apr 22, 2013 | Manchester United 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
Liverpool
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| May 19, 2013 | Liverpool 1 - QPR 0 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Fulham 1 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Liverpool 0 - Everton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Newcastle 0 - Liverpool 6 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2013 | Liverpool 2 - Chelsea 2 | EPL |
| 1 | David de Gea | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Rafael | Defender |
| 3 | Patrice Evra | Defender |
| 5 | Rio Ferdinand | Defender |
| 15 | Nemanja Vidic | Defender |
| 16 | Michael Carrick | Midfielder |
| 18 | Ashley Young | Midfielder |
| 23 | Tom Cleverley | Midfielder |
| 19 | Danny Welbeck | Striker |
| 20 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 26 | Shinji Kagawa | Midfielder |
| 40 | Ben Amos | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Phil Jones | Defender |
| 12 | Chris Smalling | Defender |
| 7 | Antonio Valencia | Midfielder |
| 8 | Anderson | Midfielder |
| 11 | Ryan Giggs | Midfielder |
| 14 | Chicharito | Striker |
| 25 | José Reina Paez | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Glen Johnson | Defender |
| 5 | Daniel Agger | Defender |
| 37 | Martin Skrtel | Defender |
| 47 | Andre Wisdom | Defender |
| 8 | Steven Gerrard | Midfielder |
| 19 | Stewart Downing | Midfielder |
| 21 | Lucas Leiva | Midfielder |
| 24 | Joe Allen | Midfielder |
| 31 | Raheem Sterling | Midfielder |
| 7 | Luis Suárez | Striker |
| 1 | Bradley Jones | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Jamie Carragher | Defender |
| 49 | Jack Robinson | Defender |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | Midfielder |
| 33 | Jonjo Shelvey | Midfielder |
| 15 | Daniel Sturridge | Striker |
| 29 | Fabio Borini | Striker |
Results
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Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Man United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
